A1 Idiom غیر رسمی

Kā ūdens uz pīles muguras

Like water on duck's back

معنی

Having no effect on someone.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

In Latvian rural traditions, ducks were common farm animals. The observation of their waterproof nature was a part of daily life, making this idiom very relatable to the common person. Similar idioms exist across the Baltics, reflecting a shared agrarian history and a common way of observing nature to explain human psychology. Even though most Latvians now live in cities, animal-based idioms remain the most popular way to express emotions, showing a strong linguistic link to the past. Classic authors like Rūdolfs Blaumanis often used nature metaphors to describe the stubbornness of Latvian peasants, cementing these phrases in the literary canon.

💡

Use it for frustration

This phrase is great for venting about someone who just won't change their ways.

⚠️

Watch the case

Don't forget the genitive 'muguras'. Using the nominative 'mugura' will mark you as a beginner.

معنی

Having no effect on someone.

💡

Use it for frustration

This phrase is great for venting about someone who just won't change their ways.

⚠️

Watch the case

Don't forget the genitive 'muguras'. Using the nominative 'mugura' will mark you as a beginner.

🎯

Shorten it

In fast conversation, just say 'Kā pīlei ūdens' to sound more natural.

خودت رو بسنج

Aizpildi tukšumu ar pareizo vārdu!

Visi viņu rāja, bet tas viņam bija kā ūdens uz pīles _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: muguras

The idiom specifically uses 'muguras' (back).

Kura situācija vislabāk atbilst šim teicienam?

Kad mēs sakām 'Kā ūdens uz pīles muguras'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kad kāds neņem vērā kritiku.

The idiom describes indifference to criticism or advice.

Savieno frāzes daļas!

Savieno kreiso pusi ar labo pusi.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

These are the standard components and meanings of the phrase.

Pabeidz dialogu!

A: Es viņam teicu, ka tas ir bīstami. B: Un? A: Nekas, viņam tas ir kā _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ūdens uz pīles muguras

This is the natural way to end a sentence about ignored warnings.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Aizpildi tukšumu ar pareizo vārdu! جای خالی A1

Visi viņu rāja, bet tas viņam bija kā ūdens uz pīles _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: muguras

The idiom specifically uses 'muguras' (back).

Kura situācija vislabāk atbilst šim teicienam? Choose A2

Kad mēs sakām 'Kā ūdens uz pīles muguras'?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kad kāds neņem vērā kritiku.

The idiom describes indifference to criticism or advice.

Savieno frāzes daļas! Match A1

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: a

These are the standard components and meanings of the phrase.

Pabeidz dialogu! dialogue_completion B1

A: Es viņam teicu, ka tas ir bīstami. B: Un? A: Nekas, viņam tas ir kā _______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ūdens uz pīles muguras

This is the natural way to end a sentence about ignored warnings.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

5 سوال

It's not exactly rude, but it is critical. It implies the person is being stubborn or indifferent.

Rarely. It's almost always used for ignoring something negative like criticism or warnings.

No, 'Kā pīlei ūdens' is a very common and acceptable short version.

It's singular 'pīles' (one duck). Using plural 'pīļu' (many ducks) is grammatically correct but not the standard idiom.

In Russian, yes. In Latvian, 'pīle' (duck) is much more common, though 'zoss' is understood.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

Pa vienu ausi iekšā, pa otru ārā

similar

In through one ear, out the other.

🔗

Sienā zirņus mest

similar

To throw peas at a wall.

🔗

Bieza āda

builds on

Thick skin.

🔗

Ņemt pie sirds

contrast

To take to heart.

مفید بود؟
هنوز نظری وجود ندارد. اولین نفری باشید که افکار خود را به اشتراک می‌گذارد!